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Liverpool 5-1 Arsenal

John Cross of the Daily Mirror writes: “At the final whistle, Jurgen Klopp leapt to his feet, marched over to the Kop and thumped his chest in delight.

“The noise and excitement inside Anfield was overwhelming and the sense of anticipation grew among fans who believe that, finally, this will be their year.

“It is only going to get stronger with every passing week but, while pressure makes some teams crumble, Liverpool rose to Saturday night's occasion against Arsenal and embraced it.

“This match was all about Liverpool, who showed they are ready to carry the fight and are not in the least bit intimidated at having the extra pressure of being leaders.

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“Pep Guardiola tried to use mind games this week by insisting it is tougher to be the hunted rather than the hunters. If the Manchester City boss thought that would work on Klopp then he was sadly mistaken.”

Oliver Holt, writing in the Mail, believes fortune is favouring Liverpool right now.

“There is still a long, long way to go and Manchester City, who Liverpool play at the Etihad on Thursday night, are far too good for anyone to pretend that the title race is going to be anything other than a hell of a fight,” he scribes.

“Liverpool have fallen away before, as their detractors will continue to remind them in the weeks and months ahead.

“But there is a curious feeling that the chips are falling Liverpool's way. Before the game, the stadium announcer read out with relish the news of Tottenham's defeat by Wolves at Wembley, and Liverpool and Arsenal fans alike filled Anfield with cheers.

“Liverpool have not played at their fluent best many times this season and yet they remain unbeaten.”

Sam Wallace of the Telegraph couldn't help but be impressed by how Arsenal were savagely dismissed.

“The question is whether Liverpool can last the ride now to make history,” he pens. “If the clock ticking on the club’s 19th league championship is to stop at 29 years in May, then they will have to break the resolve of those challenging them.

“By the end it was hard to remember that Liverpool had initially fallen behind, for the first time at Anfield in the league for almost a year. They came roaring back with a hat-trick from Roberto Firmino and a goal each for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.

“Guardiola will see that Arsenal play a much inferior version of the City model and yet he can hardly ignore the fact that Liverpool ripped their opposition to shreds.”

Finally, Neil Jones, formerly of this parish and now at Goal.com, believes this is a Liverpool side to cherish.

“Unstoppable? They are right now,” he says. “While their enemies flounder, unable to keep their composure and their consistency, Klopp’s side just keep on clearing hurdle after hurdle, ramping up the pressure each time they do. 'A long way to go,' their manager continues to warn, and rightly so, but what a football team he has built.

“Twenty games, 17 wins, three draws, eight goals conceded, 48 scored, 54 points. This, in terms of points per game, is the best calendar year in the club’s history; 88 points from 37 league matches. Staggering.”